A fine pale celadon jade archaistic 'dragon' vase
Circa 1750
Finely carved in low relief to the front and back of the quatrefoil baluster body with two pairs of stylised dragons forming a taotie mask, the tall slender waisted neck with a cicada-lappet collar beneath the slightly-everted ruyi rim, all supported on a short spreading foot, the stone of whitish-celadon tone,
11.5cm.(4 1/2in.) high
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